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Disability and self-management practices of people with bipolar disorder: a web-based survey
- Authors:
- DEPP Colin A., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 45(3), June 2009, pp.179-187.
- Publisher:
- Springer
Using a web-based survey of adults diagnosed with bipolar disorder this study obtained frequency of self-reported usage and perceived helpfulness of 27 self-management strategies. The strategy use and perceived helpfulness were correlated with demographic and clinical characteristics, along with the Illness Intrusiveness Scale total score. Completed surveys were obtained from 1,024 individuals. Perceived helpfulness of 18 of 27 strategies was correlated negatively with illness intrusiveness. Given limitations of web-based surveys, the study highlights the substantial negative impact of bipolar disorder, along with the potential of the Internet to enhance the use of self-management strategies.